Plainview, TX Road Trips
Plainview, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 458 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Plainview, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
581.8 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
6h 33m
Arlington, TX
Plan Around Plainview, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Plainview, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Plainview, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Plainview, TX
Plainview, TX to Laredo, TX
Plainview, TX to Houston, TX
Plainview, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Plainview, TX to Garland, TX
Plainview, TX to Austin, TX
Plainview, TX to Irving, TX
Plainview, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Plainview, TX to Arlington, TX
Plainview, TX to McKinney, TX
Driving from Plainview, TX
The typical drive from Plainview, TX covers about 458 miles and takes around 8h 14m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 582 miles (10h 29m), while the shortest is just 360 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Plainview, TX most often head toward Laredo, TX (581.8 mi, 10h 10m), Houston, TX (579.7 mi, 10h 29m), Corpus Christi, TX (573.8 mi, 10h 2m), Garland, TX (462.8 mi, 8h 49m), and Austin, TX (418.2 mi, 7h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.68 per gallon. For the typical 458-mile trip from Plainview, TX, budget about $66 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Plainview, TX and 2 routes heading into Plainview, TX, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 360 to 582 miles.
The longest mapped route from Plainview, TX covers 582 miles and takes approximately 10h 29m. Shorter options start at just 360 miles.
The average route from Plainview, TX runs about 458 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.68/gallon for regular), the average 458-mile trip from Plainview, TX costs roughly $66 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Plainview, TX include Laredo, TX, Houston, TX, Corpus Christi, TX and Garland, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Notable People from Plainview, TX
A sampling of people born in Plainview, TX.
James H. Clark
1944
American entrepreneur and computer scientist
Jimmy Dean
1928–2010
American singer, actor and businessman (1928-2010)
Jodey Arrington
1972
U.S. Representative from Texas
Wendy Bruce
1973
gymnast
Apollo Robbins
1974
American magician
Jonathan Martinez
1994
American mixed martial arts fighter
Kathy Howard
1958
American artistic gymnast
David Thomas
1983
American football tight end, born 1983
Don January
1929–2023
professional golfer
City data from Wikidata (Q982448), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Plainview, TX
Plainview is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas.
Museum of the Llano Estacado, 1900 W 8th St, ☏ +1 806 291-3660. Exhibits on regional history from pre-history to the 1920s.
The Warrick Plaza Inn, 800 Broadway St, ☏ +1 806-293-4266.
Travel tips adapted from Plainview (Texas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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